Strictly's Gemma Atkinson is hoping to help a dog who needs £7k for an operation
The tiny Chihuahua/Jack Russell cross has a spinal condition which makes it difficult to walk.Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary is caring for Pickle and Gemma, who is president of the charity, has backed their fundraising campaign to pay for it.
Manager Karen Weed said: “Pickle was emaciated, his front legs were not working and he was struggling with his co-ordination. We didn’t know if he’d survive.” A CT scan showed he has a condition which is causing his vertebrae to press on his spine. He desperately needs the £7,000 op.“Due to his size and complex condition it is a spinal specialist operation which requires equipment to be made especially for him, so the cost runs into thousands of pounds.MEET Stan, the pizza loving cat.
“But he was starting to lose weight. He didn’t want to cuddle any more and became quite insular, wanting to stay indoors all day.” That’s when a puppy learns what is to be feared and what’s normal. If Camilla missed out this could account for her being shy.
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